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317th AW trailblazes with MEO during Palmetto Reach

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules equipped with external fuel tanks assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing departs Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2026, executing a Maximum Endurance Operation enroute to Exercise Palmetto Reach. The MEO enabled Airmen assigned to the 317th AW to rehearse real-world challenges associated with long-range tactical airlift and compressed timelines. Exercise Palmetto Reach served as Joint Base Charleston’s Combat Readiness Exercise and validation event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Neal)

PHOTO BY: Airman William Neal
VIRIN: 260112-F-VN117-1202.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

APERTURE

11

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

110

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